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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.29, 545.20 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.29, 545.20 and 247.83 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.29 : 545.20 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.29/545.20 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.29x = 545.20 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.29x = 135,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,116.92/395.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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