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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 519.89 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 519.89 and 255.08 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 519.89 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/519.89 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 519.89 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 132,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,613.57/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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