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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.43, 553.59 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.43, 553.59 and 244.09 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.43 : 553.59 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.43/553.59 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.43x = 553.59 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.43x = 135,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,125.78/401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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