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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.58, 609.39 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.58, 609.39 and 252.51 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.58 : 609.39 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.58/609.39 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.58x = 609.39 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.58x = 153,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,875.81/441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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