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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 533.88 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 533.88 and 255.86 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 533.88 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/533.88 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 533.88 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 136,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,595.87/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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