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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 609.20 and 254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 609.20 and 254.89 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 609.20 = 254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/609.20 = 254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 609.20 × 254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 155,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,277.71/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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