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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 550.77 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 550.77 and 243.90 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 550.77 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/550.77 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 550.77 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 134,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,332.80/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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