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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 608.89 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 608.89 and 254.70 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 608.89 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/608.89 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 608.89 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 155,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,086.55/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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