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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 511.38 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 511.38 and 254.35 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 511.38 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/511.38 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 511.38 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 130,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070.14/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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