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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.70, 532.49 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.70, 532.49 and 254.94 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.70 : 532.49 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.70/532.49 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.70x = 532.49 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.70x = 135,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,751.73/385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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