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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 545.44 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 545.44 and 253.68 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 545.44 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/545.44 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 545.44 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 138,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,367.22/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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