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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 511.71 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 511.71 and 249.92 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 511.71 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/511.71 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 511.71 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 127,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,886.56/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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