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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 546.96 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 546.96 and 247.05 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 546.96 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/546.96 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 546.96 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 135,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127.39/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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