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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 542.91 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 542.91 and 253.47 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 542.91 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/542.91 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 542.91 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 137,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,608.68/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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