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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 551.72 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 551.72 and 244.52 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 551.72 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/551.72 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 551.72 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 134,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,906.57/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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