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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.49, 609.20 and 252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.49, 609.20 and 252.43 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.49 : 609.20 = 252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.49/609.20 = 252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.49x = 609.20 × 252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.49x = 153,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,780.36/441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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