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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 533.54 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 533.54 and 255.61 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 533.54 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/533.54 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 533.54 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 136,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,374.21/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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