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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 545.13 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 545.13 and 247.66 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 545.13 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/545.13 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 545.13 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 135,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,005.53/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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