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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.53, 544.38 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.53, 544.38 and 254.60 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.53 : 544.38 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.53/544.38 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.53x = 544.38 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.53x = 138,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,599.15/394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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