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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 518.76 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 518.76 and 254.12 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 518.76 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/518.76 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 518.76 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 131,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,827.29/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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