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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 511.82 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 511.82 and 251.03 is: 375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 511.82 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/511.82 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 511.82 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 128,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,483.14/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.95

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