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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.35, 609.18 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.35, 609.18 and 254.86 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.35 : 609.18 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.35/609.18 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.35x = 609.18 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.35x = 155,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,255.61/441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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