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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.25, 543.89 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.25, 543.89 and 254.33 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.25 : 543.89 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.25/543.89 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.25x = 543.89 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.25x = 138,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,325.46/394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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