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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.91 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.91 and 255.37 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.91 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.91 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.91 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 155,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,750.55/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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