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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.74, 609.58 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.74, 609.58 and 245.24 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.74 : 609.58 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.74/609.58 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.74x = 609.58 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.74x = 149,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,493.40/441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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