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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.96, 547.64 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.96, 547.64 and 247.52 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.96 : 547.64 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.96/547.64 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.96x = 547.64 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.96x = 135,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,551.85/396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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