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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 516.05 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 516.05 and 251.90 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 516.05 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/516.05 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 516.05 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 129,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,993.00/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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