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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 532.29 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 532.29 and 254.71 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 532.29 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/532.29 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 532.29 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 135,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,579.59/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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