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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 518.13 and 254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 518.13 and 254.41 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 518.13 = 254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/518.13 = 254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 518.13 × 254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 131,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,817.45/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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