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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.44 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.44 and 249.18 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.44 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.44 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.44 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 127,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,689.80/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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