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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.49, 534.46 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.49, 534.46 and 254.55 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.49 : 534.46 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.49/534.46 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.49x = 534.46 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.49x = 136,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,046.79/387.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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