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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.41, 543.15 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.41, 543.15 and 253.58 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.41 : 543.15 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.41/543.15 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.41x = 543.15 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.41x = 137,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,731.98/393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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