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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 514.89 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 514.89 and 251.63 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 514.89 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/514.89 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 514.89 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 129,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,561.77/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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