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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.42, 544.37 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.42, 544.37 and 254.51 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.42 : 544.37 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.42/544.37 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.42x = 544.37 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.42x = 138,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,547.61/394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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