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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 532.68 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 532.68 and 255.18 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 532.68 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/532.68 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 532.68 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 135,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,929.28/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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