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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.80, 544.74 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.80, 544.74 and 247.44 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.80 : 544.74 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.80/544.74 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.80x = 544.74 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.80x = 134,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,790.47/394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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