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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 544.39 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 544.39 and 247.39 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 544.39 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/544.39 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 544.39 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 134,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,674.66/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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