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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 609.74 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 609.74 and 245.34 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 609.74 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/609.74 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 609.74 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 149,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,592.38/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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