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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.57, 544.36 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.57, 544.36 and 247.29 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.57 : 544.36 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.57/544.36 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.57x = 544.36 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.57x = 134,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614.54/394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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