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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.94, 545.28 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.94, 545.28 and 247.80 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.94 : 545.28 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.94/545.28 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.94x = 545.28 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.94x = 135,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,120.38/394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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