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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 543.79 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 543.79 and 254.29 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 543.79 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/543.79 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 543.79 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 138,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,280.36/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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