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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 609.00 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 609.00 and 254.80 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 609.00 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/609.00 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 609.00 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 155,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,171.01/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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