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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 539.62 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 539.62 and 253 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 539.62 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/539.62 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 539.62 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 136,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,523.86/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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