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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.09, 544.19 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.09, 544.19 and 246.97 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.09 : 544.19 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.09/544.19 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.09x = 544.19 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.09x = 134,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,398.05/394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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