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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.39, 597.78 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.39, 597.78 and 244.44 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.39 : 597.78 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.39/597.78 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.39x = 597.78 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.39x = 146,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,121.34/398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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