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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 554.25 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 554.25 and 244.41 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 554.25 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/554.25 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 554.25 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 135,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,464.24/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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