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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.30 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.30 and 252.99 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.30 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.30 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.30 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 137,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,195.21/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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