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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.80, 544.57 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.80, 544.57 and 254.86 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.80 : 544.57 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.80/544.57 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.80x = 544.57 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.80x = 138,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,789.11/394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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