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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.70 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.70 and 250.90 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.70 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.70 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.70 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 128,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,636.43/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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