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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.30, 553.70 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.30, 553.70 and 244.04 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.30 : 553.70 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.30/553.70 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.30x = 553.70 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.30x = 135,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,124.95/401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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