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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.20 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.20 and 249.88 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.20 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.20 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.20 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 127,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,738.66/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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