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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395, 544.97 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395, 544.97 and 247.72 is: 341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395 : 544.97 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395/544.97 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395x = 544.97 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395x = 134,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,999.97/395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.77

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