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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.53, 544.51 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.53, 544.51 and 255.06 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.53 : 544.51 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.53/544.51 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.53x = 544.51 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.53x = 138,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,880.00/394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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