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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 543.40 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 543.40 and 253.97 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 543.40 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/543.40 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 543.40 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 138,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,008.97/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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