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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.87, 541.90 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.87, 541.90 and 253.16 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.87 : 541.90 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.87/541.90 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.87x = 541.90 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.87x = 137,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,188.13/392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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