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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 543.38 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 543.38 and 253.87 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 543.38 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/543.38 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 543.38 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 137,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,945.25/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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