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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 609.46 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 609.46 and 255.14 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 609.46 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/609.46 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 609.46 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 155,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,497.62/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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