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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 533.45 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 533.45 and 255.38 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 533.45 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/533.45 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 533.45 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 136,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,230.43/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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