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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 535.82 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 535.82 and 255.69 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 535.82 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/535.82 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 535.82 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 137,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,003.82/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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