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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.46 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.46 and 253.32 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.46 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.46 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.46 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 137,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,415.97/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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