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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 611.66 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 611.66 and 254.24 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 611.66 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/611.66 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 611.66 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 155,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,504.11/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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