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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.55, 544.26 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.55, 544.26 and 247.27 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.55 : 544.26 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.55/544.26 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.55x = 544.26 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.55x = 134,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,579.17/394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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