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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 545.04 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 545.04 and 247.46 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 545.04 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/545.04 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 545.04 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 134,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,875.60/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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