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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 533.51 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 533.51 and 254.01 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 533.51 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/533.51 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 533.51 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 135,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518.56/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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