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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 612.03 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 612.03 and 254.49 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 612.03 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/612.03 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 612.03 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 155,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,755.51/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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