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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.86, 547.62 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.86, 547.62 and 254.90 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.86 : 547.62 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.86/547.62 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.86x = 547.62 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.86x = 139,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,588.34/396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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