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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.45 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.45 and 254.98 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.45 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.45 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.45 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 135,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,764.10/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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