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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 512.62 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 512.62 and 250.74 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 512.62 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/512.62 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 512.62 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 128,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,533.71/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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