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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 612.17 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 612.17 and 254.48 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 612.17 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/612.17 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 612.17 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 155,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,785.02/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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