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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.05, 543.64 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.05, 543.64 and 254.16 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.05 : 543.64 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.05/543.64 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.05x = 543.64 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.05x = 138,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,171.54/394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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