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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.52 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.52 and 250.36 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.52 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.52 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.52 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 128,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,064.15/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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