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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 511.33 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 511.33 and 249.64 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 511.33 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/511.33 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 511.33 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 127,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,648.42/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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