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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 544.80 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 544.80 and 247.46 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 544.80 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/544.80 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 544.80 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 134,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,813.48/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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