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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 531.72 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 531.72 and 254.66 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 531.72 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/531.72 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 531.72 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 135,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,405.16/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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