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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 532.88 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 532.88 and 255.52 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 532.88 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/532.88 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 532.88 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 136,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,161.50/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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