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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.81, 532.43 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.81, 532.43 and 254.72 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.81 : 532.43 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.81/532.43 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.81x = 532.43 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.81x = 135,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,620.57/385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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