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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 609.08 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 609.08 and 254.93 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 609.08 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/609.08 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 609.08 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 155,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,268.44/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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