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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.07, 543.88 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.07, 543.88 and 254.36 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.07 : 543.88 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.07/543.88 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.07x = 543.88 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.07x = 138,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341.32/394.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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