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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.49, 542.44 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.49, 542.44 and 253.56 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.49 : 542.44 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.49/542.44 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.49x = 542.44 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.49x = 137,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,537.48/393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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