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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 609.99 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 609.99 and 245.53 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 609.99 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/609.99 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 609.99 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 149,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,770.84/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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