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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.03 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.03 and 249.74 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.03 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.03 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.03 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 128,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,121.55/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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