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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.39, 544.53 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.39, 544.53 and 247.09 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.39 : 544.53 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.39/544.53 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.39x = 544.53 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.39x = 134,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,547.92/394.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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