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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 512.64 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 512.64 and 250.50 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 512.64 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/512.64 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 512.64 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 128,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,416.32/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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