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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 612.23 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 612.23 and 254.59 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 612.23 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/612.23 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 612.23 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 155,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,867.64/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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