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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 513.95 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 513.95 and 251.03 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 513.95 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/513.95 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 513.95 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 129,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,016.90/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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