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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 510.24 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 510.24 and 253.12 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 510.24 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/510.24 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 510.24 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 129,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,151.95/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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