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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 514.68 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 514.68 and 251.89 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 514.68 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/514.68 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 514.68 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 129,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,640.51/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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