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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 545.03 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 545.03 and 247.79 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 545.03 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/545.03 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 545.03 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 135,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,049.02/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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