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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 551.58 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 551.58 and 244.44 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 551.58 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/551.58 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 551.58 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 134,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,828.22/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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