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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.07 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.07 and 253.50 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.07 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.07 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.07 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 129,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,554.98/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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