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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 471.49 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 471.49 and 253.96 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 471.49 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/471.49 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 471.49 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 119,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,737.79/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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