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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 609.29 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 609.29 and 255.02 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 609.29 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/609.29 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 609.29 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 155,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,381.14/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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