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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.95, 554.71 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.95, 554.71 and 244.55 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.95 : 554.71 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.95/554.71 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.95x = 554.71 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.95x = 135,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,653.11/401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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