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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 609.26 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 609.26 and 254.97 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 609.26 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/609.26 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 609.26 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 155,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,342.11/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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