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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 544.62 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 544.62 and 245.25 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 544.62 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/544.62 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 544.62 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 133,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,568.06/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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