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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 608.81 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 608.81 and 254.75 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 608.81 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/608.81 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 608.81 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 155,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,090.03/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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