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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.78 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.78 and 255.34 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.78 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.78 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.78 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 155,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,698.08/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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