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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 609.38 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 609.38 and 255.08 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 609.38 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/609.38 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 609.38 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 155,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,440.65/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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