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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 512.71 and 250.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 512.71 and 250.00 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 512.71 = 250.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/512.71 = 250.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 512.71 × 250.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 128,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,175.59/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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