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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 543.79 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 543.79 and 254.28 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 543.79 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/543.79 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 543.79 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 138,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,272.74/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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