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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 609.27 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 609.27 and 245.02 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 609.27 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/609.27 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 609.27 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 149,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,283.34/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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