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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.53 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.53 and 250.49 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.53 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.53 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.53 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 128,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,384.29/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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