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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.86, 518.46 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.86, 518.46 and 254.44 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.86 : 518.46 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.86/518.46 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.86x = 518.46 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.86x = 131,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,916.96/345.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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