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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 508.35 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 508.35 and 254.10 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 508.35 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/508.35 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 508.35 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 129,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,171.74/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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