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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.51, 514.55 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.51, 514.55 and 250.90 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.51 : 514.55 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.51/514.55 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.51x = 514.55 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.51x = 129,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,100.60/343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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