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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.67, 544.50 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.67, 544.50 and 247.25 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.67 : 544.50 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.67/544.50 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.67x = 544.50 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.67x = 134,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,627.63/394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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