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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.78, 543.66 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.78, 543.66 and 253.95 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.78 : 543.66 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.78/543.66 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.78x = 543.66 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.78x = 138,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,062.46/393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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