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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 513.42 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 513.42 and 255.56 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 513.42 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/513.42 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 513.42 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 131,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,209.62/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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