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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 510.96 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 510.96 and 254.24 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 510.96 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/510.96 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 510.96 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 129,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,906.47/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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