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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 516.72 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 516.72 and 253.37 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 516.72 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/516.72 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 516.72 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 130,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,921.35/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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