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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 534.34 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 534.34 and 254.46 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 534.34 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/534.34 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 534.34 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 135,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,968.16/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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