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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.78, 544.55 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.78, 544.55 and 254.67 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.78 : 544.55 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.78/544.55 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.78x = 544.55 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.78x = 138,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,679.91/394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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