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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 519 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 519 and 255.36 is: 382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 519 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/519 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 519 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 132,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,531.84/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.49

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