The usage of "rather than"
Not sure how to use "rather than" correctly.
In some cases people use : rather than + verb + ing
and sometimes ues : rather than + verb

For example :

We are trying to cement it, rather than undermine it
We are trying to cement it, rather than undermining it.

or

They find their food rather than make their own food
They find their food rather than making their own food.

It's a littie bit confusing, which one is correct?

Question

The usage of "rather than"
Not sure how to use "rather than" correctly. 
In some cases people use : rather than + verb + ing
and sometimes ues : rather than + verb

For example :

We are trying to cement it, rather than undermine it
We are trying to cement it, rather than undermining it.

or

They find their food rather than make their own food
They find their food rather than making their own food.

It's a littie bit confusing, which one is correct?

Answer

You used "rather than" correctly in your four example sentences. The only real difference was the tense. For the 2nd sentence you used a progressive tense so I know the action is still in progress or is happening over a significant period of time. For the 4th sentence I know they are always making their own food instead of finding it, since you used a progressive tense. I hope this helps :)

Answer

We would prefer (would rather) try to cement it, rather than (than) undermine it.

They prefer finding their food to making their own food.

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Here's another one...  Q:  Will you go out on a date with me?  A:  I'd rather lick the dryer screen! (XD)

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안녕하세요? They are both correct 친구.  Say what is comfortable for the tongue!  There are other ways to...  Q: Do you like this?  A:  No, rather than that try this. (xd)

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