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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 554.59 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 554.59 and 244.66 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 554.59 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/554.59 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 554.59 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 135,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,684.22/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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