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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 542.97 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 542.97 and 253.68 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 542.97 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/542.97 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 542.97 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 137,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,740.63/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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