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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 533.34 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 533.34 and 255.51 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 533.34 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/533.34 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 533.34 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 136,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,273.70/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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