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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 532.17 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 532.17 and 254.85 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 532.17 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/532.17 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 532.17 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 135,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,623.52/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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