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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.70, 543.14 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.70, 543.14 and 253.79 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.70 : 543.14 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.70/543.14 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.70x = 543.14 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.70x = 137,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,841.42/393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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