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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 514.17 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 514.17 and 251.79 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 514.17 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/514.17 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 514.17 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 129,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,462.86/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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