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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 512.58 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 512.58 and 250.86 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 512.58 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/512.58 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 512.58 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 128,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,585.82/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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