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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.79, 609.59 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.79, 609.59 and 255.29 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.79 : 609.59 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.79/609.59 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.79x = 609.59 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.79x = 155,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,619.82/441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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