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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.89, 551.58 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.89, 551.58 and 244.64 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.89 : 551.58 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.89/551.58 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.89x = 551.58 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.89x = 134,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,935.77/399.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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