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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 608.67 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 608.67 and 254.60 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 608.67 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/608.67 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 608.67 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 154,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,967.38/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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