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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.28, 544.28 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.28, 544.28 and 245.04 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.28 : 544.28 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.28/544.28 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.28x = 544.28 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.28x = 133,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,370.37/394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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