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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 609.93 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 609.93 and 255.54 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 609.93 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/609.93 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 609.93 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 155,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,861.51/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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