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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 519.45 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 519.45 and 255.09 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 519.45 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/519.45 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 519.45 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 132,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,506.50/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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