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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 533.10 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 533.10 and 255.66 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 533.10 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/533.10 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 533.10 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 136,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,292.35/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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