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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 609.32 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 609.32 and 255.12 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 609.32 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/609.32 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 609.32 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 155,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,449.72/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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