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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 554.36 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 554.36 and 244.36 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 554.36 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/554.36 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 554.36 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 135,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,463.41/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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