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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 542.07 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 542.07 and 253.27 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 542.07 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/542.07 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 542.07 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 137,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,290.07/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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