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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 612.22 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 612.22 and 254.61 is: 351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 612.22 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/612.22 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 612.22 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 155,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,879.76/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.40

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