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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 533.98 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 533.98 and 255.90 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 533.98 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/533.98 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 533.98 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 136,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,645.48/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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