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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 533.73 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 533.73 and 255.76 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 533.73 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/533.73 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 533.73 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 136,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,506.78/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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