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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 609.32 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 609.32 and 255.01 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 609.32 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/609.32 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 609.32 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 155,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,382.69/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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