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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 513.60 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 513.60 and 256.45 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 513.60 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/513.60 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 513.60 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 131,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,712.72/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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