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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 554.85 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 554.85 and 244.76 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 554.85 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/554.85 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 554.85 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 135,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,802.31/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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