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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.55, 544.20 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.55, 544.20 and 254.45 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.55 : 544.20 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.55/544.20 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.55x = 544.20 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.55x = 138,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,467.70/394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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