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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 545.44 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 545.44 and 245.94 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 545.44 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/545.44 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 545.44 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 134,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,146.07/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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