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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 532.89 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 532.89 and 255.24 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 532.89 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/532.89 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 532.89 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 136,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,014.84/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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