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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 519.24 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 519.24 and 254.91 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 519.24 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/519.24 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 519.24 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 132,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,359.47/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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