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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.04, 554.65 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.04, 554.65 and 244.63 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.04 : 554.65 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.04/554.65 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.04x = 554.65 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.04x = 135,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,684.03/402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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