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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 519.72 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 519.72 and 255.01 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 519.72 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/519.72 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 519.72 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 132,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,533.80/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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