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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 609.47 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 609.47 and 255.15 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 609.47 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/609.47 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 609.47 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 155,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,506.27/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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