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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 544.62 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 544.62 and 247.30 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 544.62 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/544.62 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 544.62 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 134,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,684.53/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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