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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.99, 544.87 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.99, 544.87 and 247.37 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.99 : 544.87 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.99/544.87 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.99x = 544.87 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.99x = 134,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,784.49/394.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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