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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.81, 544.73 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.81, 544.73 and 254.93 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.81 : 544.73 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.81/544.73 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.81x = 544.73 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.81x = 138,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,867.08/394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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