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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.10, 544.19 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.10, 544.19 and 246.98 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.10 : 544.19 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.10/544.19 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.10x = 544.19 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.10x = 134,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,400.09/394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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