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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 532.83 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 532.83 and 255.28 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 532.83 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/532.83 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 532.83 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 136,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,020.84/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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