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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 609.44 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 609.44 and 255.20 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 609.44 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/609.44 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 609.44 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 155,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,524.76/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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