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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 609.04 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 609.04 and 254.84 is: 351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 609.04 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/609.04 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 609.04 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 155,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,204.07/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.67

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