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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 508.44 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 508.44 and 253.40 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 508.44 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/508.44 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 508.44 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 128,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,836.15/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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