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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.70, 542.93 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.70, 542.93 and 253.86 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.70 : 542.93 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.70/542.93 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.70x = 542.93 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.70x = 137,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,826.94/393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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