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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 608.51 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 608.51 and 254.46 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 608.51 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/608.51 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 608.51 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 154,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,841.45/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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