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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 609.01 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 609.01 and 254.76 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 609.01 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/609.01 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 609.01 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 155,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,151.39/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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