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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 511.52 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 511.52 and 250.63 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 511.52 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/511.52 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 511.52 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 128,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,199.73/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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