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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.17 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.17 and 254.62 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.17 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.17 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.17 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 130,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,154.11/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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