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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.99, 554.77 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.99, 554.77 and 244.58 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.99 : 554.77 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.99/554.77 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.99x = 554.77 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.99x = 135,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,683.18/401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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