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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 511.84 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 511.84 and 250.65 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 511.84 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/511.84 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 511.84 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 128,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,290.14/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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