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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 544.19 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 544.19 and 254.54 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 544.19 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/544.19 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 544.19 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 138,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,514.13/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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