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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 510.21 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 510.21 and 253.50 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 510.21 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/510.21 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 510.21 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 129,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340.15/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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