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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.66 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.66 and 254.17 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.66 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.66 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.66 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 135,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,639.09/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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