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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 610.46 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 610.46 and 253.31 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 610.46 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/610.46 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 610.46 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 154,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,636.40/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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