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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 554.52 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 554.52 and 244.47 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 554.52 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/554.52 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 554.52 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 135,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,563.50/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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