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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 543.22 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 543.22 and 253.50 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 543.22 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/543.22 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 543.22 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 137,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,706.27/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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