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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 512.12 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 512.12 and 251.60 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 512.12 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/512.12 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 512.12 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 128,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,849.39/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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