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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.08 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.08 and 253.08 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.08 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.08 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.08 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 137,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189.61/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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