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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.33 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.33 and 244.42 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.33 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.33 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.33 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 135,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,488.56/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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