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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 609.63 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 609.63 and 255.16 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 609.63 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/609.63 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 609.63 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 155,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,553.19/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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