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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 533.28 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 533.28 and 255.45 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 533.28 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/533.28 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 533.28 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 136,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,226.38/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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