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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.89, 609.88 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.89, 609.88 and 255.35 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.89 : 609.88 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.89/609.88 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.89x = 609.88 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.89x = 155,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,732.86/441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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