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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 609.84 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 609.84 and 255.39 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 609.84 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/609.84 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 609.84 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 155,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,747.04/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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