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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 510.74 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 510.74 and 249.07 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 510.74 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/510.74 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 510.74 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 127,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208.77/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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