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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 544.48 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 544.48 and 247.20 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 544.48 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/544.48 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 544.48 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 134,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,595.46/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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