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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 611.98 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 611.98 and 254.44 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 611.98 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/611.98 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 611.98 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 155,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,710.03/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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