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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 510.90 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 510.90 and 255.48 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 510.90 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/510.90 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 510.90 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 130,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,524.73/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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