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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 510.78 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 510.78 and 254.96 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 510.78 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/510.78 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 510.78 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 130,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,225.91/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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