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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 609.75 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 609.75 and 245.37 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 609.75 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/609.75 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 609.75 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 149,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,614.36/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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