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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.98, 544.92 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.98, 544.92 and 247.68 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.98 : 544.92 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.98/544.92 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.98x = 544.92 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.98x = 134,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,965.79/394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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