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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 511.47 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 511.47 and 249.66 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 511.47 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/511.47 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 511.47 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 127,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,693.60/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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