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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 511.07 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 511.07 and 254.10 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 511.07 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/511.07 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 511.07 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 129,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,862.89/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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