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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 533.18 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 533.18 and 255.43 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 533.18 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/533.18 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 533.18 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 136,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,186.22/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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