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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 512.41 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 512.41 and 253.83 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 512.41 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/512.41 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 512.41 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 130,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,065.03/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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