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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 544.07 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 544.07 and 254.37 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 544.07 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/544.07 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 544.07 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 138,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,393.81/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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