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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 551.68 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 551.68 and 244.64 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 551.68 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/551.68 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 551.68 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 134,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,963.00/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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