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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 516.58 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 516.58 and 253.73 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 516.58 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/516.58 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 516.58 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 131,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,072.50/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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