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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 545.65 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 545.65 and 247.95 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 545.65 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/545.65 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 545.65 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 135,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,293.92/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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