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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 533.52 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 533.52 and 255.96 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 533.52 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/533.52 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 533.52 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 136,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,559.78/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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