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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.40, 544.52 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.40, 544.52 and 254.60 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.40 : 544.52 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.40/544.52 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.40x = 544.52 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.40x = 138,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,634.79/394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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