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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.82, 544.90 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.82, 544.90 and 247.43 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.82 : 544.90 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.82/544.90 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.82x = 544.90 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.82x = 134,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,824.98/394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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