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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.91 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 609.91 and 255.48 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 609.91 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/609.91 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 609.91 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 155,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,819.81/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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