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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 511.50 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 511.50 and 249.52 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 511.50 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/511.50 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 511.50 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 127,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,629.48/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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