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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 516.78 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 516.78 and 253.89 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 516.78 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/516.78 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 516.78 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 131,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,205.27/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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