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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 543.30 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 543.30 and 253.94 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 543.30 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/543.30 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 543.30 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 137,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,965.60/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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