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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.41, 553.86 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.41, 553.86 and 244.13 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.41 : 553.86 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.41/553.86 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.41x = 553.86 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.41x = 135,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,210.16/401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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