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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 511.34 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 511.34 and 249.67 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 511.34 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/511.34 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 511.34 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 127,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663.73/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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