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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.71, 544.64 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.71, 544.64 and 247.31 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.71 : 544.64 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.71/544.64 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.71x = 544.64 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.71x = 134,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,694.39/394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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