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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.41, 511.56 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.41, 511.56 and 250.15 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.41 : 511.56 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.41/511.56 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.41x = 511.56 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.41x = 127,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,966.73/341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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