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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 609.06 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 609.06 and 254.87 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 609.06 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/609.06 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 609.06 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 155,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,228.08/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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