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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.41, 544.33 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.41, 544.33 and 247.19 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.41 : 544.33 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.41/544.33 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.41x = 544.33 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.41x = 134,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,552.93/394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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