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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 532.86 and 254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 532.86 and 254.89 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 532.86 = 254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/532.86 = 254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 532.86 × 254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 135,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,820.69/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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