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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 517.95 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 517.95 and 254.09 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 517.95 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/517.95 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 517.95 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 131,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,607.21/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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