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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 544.95 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 544.95 and 247.61 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 544.95 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/544.95 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 544.95 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 134,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,934.06/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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