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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.54, 544.33 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.54, 544.33 and 247.12 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.54 : 544.33 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.54/544.33 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.54x = 544.33 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.54x = 134,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,514.83/394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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