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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 533.46 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 533.46 and 251.76 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 533.46 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/533.46 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 533.46 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 134,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,303.89/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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