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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 509.28 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 509.28 and 253.96 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 509.28 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/509.28 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 509.28 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 129,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,334.20/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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