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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 608.93 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 608.93 and 257.25 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 608.93 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/608.93 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 608.93 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 156,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,645.96/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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