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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.46, 534.50 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.46, 534.50 and 254.66 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.46 : 534.50 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.46/534.50 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.46x = 534.50 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.46x = 136,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,114.50/387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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