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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 554.13 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 554.13 and 244.19 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 554.13 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/554.13 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 554.13 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 135,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313.52/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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