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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 532.08 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 532.08 and 254.76 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 532.08 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/532.08 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 532.08 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 135,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,552.70/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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