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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 553.30 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 553.30 and 243.61 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 553.30 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/553.30 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 553.30 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 134,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,787.42/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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