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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 511.74 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 511.74 and 254.12 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 511.74 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/511.74 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 511.74 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 130,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,043.37/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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