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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 513.96 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 513.96 and 251.43 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 513.96 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/513.96 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 513.96 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 129,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,224.96/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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