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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 554.47 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 554.47 and 244.51 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 554.47 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/554.47 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 554.47 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 135,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,571.46/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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