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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 547.36 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 547.36 and 247.32 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 547.36 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/547.36 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 547.36 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 135,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,372.46/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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