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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 554.72 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 554.72 and 244.65 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 554.72 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/554.72 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 554.72 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 135,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,712.25/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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