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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 546.24 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 546.24 and 253.90 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 546.24 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/546.24 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 546.24 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 138,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,690.34/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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