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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 510.59 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 510.59 and 254.10 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 510.59 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/510.59 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 510.59 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 129,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,740.92/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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