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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.83 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.83 and 253.54 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.83 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.83 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.83 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 131,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,038.61/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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