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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 612.88 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 612.88 and 255.08 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 612.88 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/612.88 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 612.88 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 156,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,334.32/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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