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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.97, 554.49 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.97, 554.49 and 244.56 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.97 : 554.49 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.97/554.49 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.97x = 554.49 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.97x = 135,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,606.07/401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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