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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 516.60 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 516.60 and 253.14 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 516.60 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/516.60 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 516.60 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 130,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,772.12/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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