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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.81, 551.83 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.81, 551.83 and 244.65 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.81 : 551.83 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.81/551.83 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.81x = 551.83 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.81x = 135,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,007.13/399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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