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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.70 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.70 and 243.88 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.70 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.70 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.70 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 135,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,035.14/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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