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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 543.87 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 543.87 and 254.34 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 543.87 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/543.87 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 543.87 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 138,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,327.90/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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