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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.79, 532.44 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.79, 532.44 and 254.84 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.79 : 532.44 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.79/532.44 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.79x = 532.44 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.79x = 135,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,684.35/385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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