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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 609.19 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 609.19 and 254.94 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 609.19 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/609.19 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 609.19 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 155,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,306.90/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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