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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 609.89 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 609.89 and 255.39 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 609.89 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/609.89 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 609.89 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 155,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,758.53/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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