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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.27 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.27 and 254.95 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.27 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.27 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.27 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 132,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,387.89/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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