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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 544.98 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 544.98 and 247.50 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 544.98 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/544.98 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 544.98 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 134,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,882.55/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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