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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 510.87 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 510.87 and 253.26 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 510.87 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/510.87 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 510.87 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 129,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,382.94/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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