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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 521.04 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 521.04 and 255.25 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 521.04 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/521.04 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 521.04 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 132,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,992.85/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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