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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 544.14 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 544.14 and 247.08 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 544.14 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/544.14 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 544.14 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 134,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,446.11/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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