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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.66, 544.53 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.66, 544.53 and 247.12 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.66 : 544.53 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.66/544.53 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.66x = 544.53 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.66x = 134,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,564.25/394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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