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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.42 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.42 and 244.35 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.42 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.42 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.42 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 135,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,473.14/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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