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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 509.65 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 509.65 and 253.13 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 509.65 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/509.65 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 509.65 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 129,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,006.43/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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