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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533.99 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533.99 and 254.21 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533.99 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533.99 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533.99 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 135,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,747.57/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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