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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 608.69 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 608.69 and 254.57 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 608.69 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/608.69 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 608.69 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 154,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,949.90/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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