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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 613.07 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 613.07 and 255.32 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 613.07 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/613.07 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 613.07 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 156,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,531.40/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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