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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 609.71 and 255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 609.71 and 255.23 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 609.71 = 255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/609.71 = 255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 609.71 × 255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 155,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,611.96/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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