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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395, 545.26 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395, 545.26 and 247.60 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395 : 545.26 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395/545.26 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395x = 545.26 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395x = 135,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,006.38/395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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