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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 544.77 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 544.77 and 247.66 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 544.77 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/544.77 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 544.77 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 134,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,917.74/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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