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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 511.92 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 511.92 and 249.96 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 511.92 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/511.92 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 511.92 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 127,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,959.52/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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