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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 512.70 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 512.70 and 250.59 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 512.70 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/512.70 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 512.70 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 128,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,477.49/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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