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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 513.08 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 513.08 and 250.82 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 513.08 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/513.08 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 513.08 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 128,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,690.73/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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