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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 609.72 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 609.72 and 255.32 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 609.72 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/609.72 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 609.72 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 155,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,673.71/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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