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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 554.72 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 554.72 and 244.56 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 554.72 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/554.72 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 554.72 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 135,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,661.10/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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