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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.58, 517.91 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.58, 517.91 and 253.85 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.58 : 517.91 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.58/517.91 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.58x = 517.91 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.58x = 131,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,467.59/345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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