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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 513.40 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 513.40 and 250.63 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 513.40 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/513.40 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 513.40 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 128,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,672.19/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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