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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 510.96 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 510.96 and 249.89 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 510.96 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/510.96 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 510.96 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 127,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,683.79/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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