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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 510.72 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 510.72 and 255.36 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 510.72 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/510.72 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 510.72 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 130,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,417.46/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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