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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 553.85 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 553.85 and 244.02 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 553.85 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/553.85 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 553.85 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 135,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152.71/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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