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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 511.04 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 511.04 and 254.94 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 511.04 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/511.04 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 511.04 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 130,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,284.54/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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