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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.59, 532.03 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.59, 532.03 and 254.37 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.59 : 532.03 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.59/532.03 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.59x = 532.03 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.59x = 135,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,332.47/385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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