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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 511.11 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 511.11 and 249.50 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 511.11 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/511.11 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 511.11 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 127,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,518.14/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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