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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 609.63 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 609.63 and 255.32 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 609.63 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/609.63 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 609.63 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 155,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,650.30/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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