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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 532.23 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 532.23 and 254.56 is: 351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 532.23 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/532.23 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 532.23 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 135,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,484.47/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.33

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