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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 543.21 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 543.21 and 253.88 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 543.21 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/543.21 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 543.21 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 137,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,911.58/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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