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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 609.36 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 609.36 and 254.99 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 609.36 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/609.36 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 609.36 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 155,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,381.27/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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