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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 609.58 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 609.58 and 255.22 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 609.58 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/609.58 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 609.58 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 155,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,577.01/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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