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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 513.92 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 513.92 and 254.36 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 513.92 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/513.92 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 513.92 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 130,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,720.69/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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