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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.33, 544.17 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.33, 544.17 and 247.05 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.33 : 544.17 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.33/544.17 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.33x = 544.17 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.33x = 134,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,436.08/394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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