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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 519.63 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 519.63 and 255.41 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 519.63 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/519.63 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 519.63 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 132,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,718.70/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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