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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 543.72 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 543.72 and 254.02 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 543.72 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/543.72 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 543.72 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 138,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,115.75/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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