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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 544.79 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 544.79 and 247.72 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 544.79 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/544.79 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 544.79 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 134,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,955.38/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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