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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.97 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 609.97 and 255.49 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 609.97 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/609.97 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 609.97 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 155,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,841.24/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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