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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.43, 514.68 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.43, 514.68 and 256.55 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.43 : 514.68 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.43/514.68 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.43x = 514.68 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.43x = 132,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,038.58/343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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