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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.54, 544.45 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.54, 544.45 and 247.25 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.54 : 544.45 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.54/544.45 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.54x = 544.45 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.54x = 134,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614.03/394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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