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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 609.65 and 255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 609.65 and 255.23 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 609.65 = 255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/609.65 = 255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 609.65 × 255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 155,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,600.97/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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