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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 533.00 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 533.00 and 255.31 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 533.00 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/533.00 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 533.00 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 136,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,082.53/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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