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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 609.19 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 609.19 and 254.93 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 609.19 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/609.19 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 609.19 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 155,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,300.81/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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