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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 608.66 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 608.66 and 254.57 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 608.66 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/608.66 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 608.66 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 154,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,942.26/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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