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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 542.93 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 542.93 and 253.91 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 542.93 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/542.93 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 542.93 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 137,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,857.35/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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