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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 609.90 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 609.90 and 255.51 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 609.90 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/609.90 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 609.90 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 155,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,831.22/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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