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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 544.64 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 544.64 and 247.12 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 544.64 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/544.64 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 544.64 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 134,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,591.44/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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