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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 533.88 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 533.88 and 254.20 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 533.88 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/533.88 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 533.88 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 135,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,712.30/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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