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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 608.61 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 608.61 and 254.55 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 608.61 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/608.61 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 608.61 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 154,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,924.91/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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