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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 608.82 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 608.82 and 254.70 is: 351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 608.82 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/608.82 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 608.82 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 155,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,066.45/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.55

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