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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 517.44 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 517.44 and 254.48 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 517.44 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/517.44 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 517.44 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 131,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,678.13/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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