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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 547.08 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 547.08 and 246.95 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 547.08 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/547.08 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 547.08 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 135,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100.82/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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