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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 510.88 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 510.88 and 255 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 510.88 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/510.88 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 510.88 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 130,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,274.40/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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