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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 543.44 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 543.44 and 254.00 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 543.44 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/543.44 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 543.44 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 138,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,035.75/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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