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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 609.63 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 609.63 and 252.71 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 609.63 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/609.63 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 609.63 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 154,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,059.60/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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