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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.87, 540.96 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.87, 540.96 and 244.72 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.87 : 540.96 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.87/540.96 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.87x = 540.96 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.87x = 132,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,381.03/391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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