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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.05, 533.79 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.05, 533.79 and 254.26 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.05 : 533.79 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.05/533.79 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.05x = 533.79 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.05x = 135,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,719.11/387.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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