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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 513.24 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 513.24 and 251.64 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 513.24 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/513.24 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 513.24 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 129,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,151.71/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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