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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 532.44 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 532.44 and 255.08 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 532.44 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/532.44 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 532.44 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 135,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,814.80/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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