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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 554.08 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 554.08 and 244.09 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 554.08 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/554.08 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 554.08 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 135,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,241.40/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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