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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.91, 545.17 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.91, 545.17 and 247.62 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.91 : 545.17 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.91/545.17 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.91x = 545.17 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.91x = 134,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,994.38/394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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