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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 612.12 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 612.12 and 254.54 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 612.12 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/612.12 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 612.12 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 155,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,805.96/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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