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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 544.59 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 544.59 and 247.34 is: 341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 544.59 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/544.59 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 544.59 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 134,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,698.89/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.37

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