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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 511.89 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 511.89 and 254.63 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 511.89 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/511.89 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 511.89 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 130,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339.99/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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