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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 544.91 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 544.91 and 247.77 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 544.91 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/544.91 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 544.91 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 135,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,011.11/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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