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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.40, 543.96 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.40, 543.96 and 254.53 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.40 : 543.96 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.40/543.96 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.40x = 543.96 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.40x = 138,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,454.14/394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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