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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.35, 534.36 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.35, 534.36 and 254.71 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.35 : 534.36 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.35/534.36 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.35x = 534.36 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.35x = 136,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,106.84/387.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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