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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 533.32 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 533.32 and 255.39 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 533.32 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/533.32 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 533.32 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 136,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,204.59/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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