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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 533.78 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 533.78 and 254.34 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 533.78 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/533.78 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 533.78 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 135,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,761.61/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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