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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 609.86 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 609.86 and 255.42 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 609.86 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/609.86 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 609.86 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 155,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,770.44/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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