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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.91, 540.88 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.91, 540.88 and 244.69 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.91 : 540.88 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.91/540.88 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.91x = 540.88 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.91x = 132,345.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,345.96/391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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