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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 608.73 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 608.73 and 254.52 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 608.73 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/608.73 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 608.73 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 154,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931.23/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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