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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 544.71 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 544.71 and 247.35 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 544.71 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/544.71 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 544.71 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 134,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,732.78/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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