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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 511.21 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 511.21 and 249.68 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 511.21 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/511.21 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 511.21 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 127,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,640.50/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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