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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 512.13 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 512.13 and 250.41 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 512.13 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/512.13 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 512.13 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 128,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,242.47/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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