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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 512.58 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 512.58 and 254.99 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 512.58 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/512.58 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 512.58 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 130,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,700.21/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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