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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.05, 543.87 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.05, 543.87 and 254.19 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.05 : 543.87 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.05/543.87 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.05x = 543.87 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.05x = 138,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,246.32/394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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