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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 511.96 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 511.96 and 251.17 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 511.96 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/511.96 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 511.96 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 128,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,588.99/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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