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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 511.36 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 511.36 and 249.44 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 511.36 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/511.36 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 511.36 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 127,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,553.64/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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