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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 512.59 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 512.59 and 251.14 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 512.59 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/512.59 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 512.59 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 128,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,731.85/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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