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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.75 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.75 and 254.63 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.75 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.75 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.75 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 155,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,004.74/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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