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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 533.95 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 533.95 and 255.99 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 533.95 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/533.95 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 533.95 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 136,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,685.86/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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