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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 609.30 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 609.30 and 255.09 is: 351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 609.30 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/609.30 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 609.30 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 155,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,422.02/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.94

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