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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 510.06 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 510.06 and 249.15 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 510.06 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/510.06 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 510.06 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 127,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,081.45/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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