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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.61, 544.33 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.61, 544.33 and 247.29 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.61 : 544.33 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.61/544.33 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.61x = 544.33 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.61x = 134,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,607.37/394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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