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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 533.45 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 533.45 and 255.64 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 533.45 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/533.45 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 533.45 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 136,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,371.16/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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