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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 512.40 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 512.40 and 250.59 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 512.40 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/512.40 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 512.40 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 128,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,404.47/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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