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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 609.31 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 609.31 and 255.05 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 609.31 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/609.31 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 609.31 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 155,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,400.19/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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