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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.70, 544.62 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.70, 544.62 and 247.38 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.70 : 544.62 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.70/544.62 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.70x = 544.62 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.70x = 134,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,728.10/394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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