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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 544.96 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 544.96 and 247.36 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 544.96 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/544.96 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 544.96 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 134,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,801.31/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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