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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 544.35 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 544.35 and 247.02 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 544.35 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/544.35 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 544.35 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 134,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,464.22/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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