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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 511.14 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 511.14 and 254.13 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 511.14 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/511.14 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 511.14 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 129,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,896.01/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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