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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 542.04 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 542.04 and 253.01 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 542.04 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/542.04 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 542.04 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 137,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,141.54/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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