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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 533.91 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 533.91 and 253.98 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 533.91 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/533.91 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 533.91 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 135,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,602.46/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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