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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 533.66 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 533.66 and 255.96 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 533.66 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/533.66 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 533.66 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 136,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,594.33/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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