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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.99, 554.58 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.99, 554.58 and 244.57 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.99 : 554.58 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.99/554.58 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.99x = 554.58 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.99x = 135,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,630.86/401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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