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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.33, 533.34 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.33, 533.34 and 255.56 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.33 : 533.34 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.33/533.34 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.33x = 533.34 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.33x = 136,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,297.70/386.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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