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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.58 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.58 and 255.36 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.58 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.58 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.58 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 155,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,662.35/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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