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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 511.27 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 511.27 and 255.29 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 511.27 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/511.27 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 511.27 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 130,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,522.76/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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