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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 532.36 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 532.36 and 254.81 is: 351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 532.36 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/532.36 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 532.36 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 135,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,650.65/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.40

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