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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 511.06 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 511.06 and 255.14 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 511.06 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/511.06 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 511.06 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 130,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,391.85/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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