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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.85, 609.67 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.85, 609.67 and 255.34 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.85 : 609.67 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.85/609.67 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.85x = 609.67 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.85x = 155,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,673.14/441.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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