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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.57 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.57 and 250.79 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.57 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.57 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.57 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 128,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,545.49/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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