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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.15, 533.77 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.15, 533.77 and 254.11 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.15 : 533.77 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.15/533.77 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.15x = 533.77 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.15x = 135,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,634.33/387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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