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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 542.81 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 542.81 and 253.33 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 542.81 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/542.81 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 542.81 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 137,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,510.06/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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