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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 541.86 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 541.86 and 253 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 541.86 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/541.86 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 541.86 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 137,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,090.58/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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