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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 544.89 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 544.89 and 247.44 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 544.89 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/544.89 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 544.89 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 134,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,829.62/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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