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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.92 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.92 and 254.56 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.92 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.92 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.92 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 130,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,314.04/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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