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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 609.55 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 609.55 and 245.24 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 609.55 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/609.55 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 609.55 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 149,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,486.04/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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