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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 609.23 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 609.23 and 254.90 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 609.23 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/609.23 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 609.23 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 155,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,292.73/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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