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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.21, 544.46 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.21, 544.46 and 246.97 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.21 : 544.46 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.21/544.46 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.21x = 544.46 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.21x = 134,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,465.29/394.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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