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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 554.42 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 554.42 and 244.53 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 554.42 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/554.42 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 554.42 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 135,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,572.71/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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