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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 613.14 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 613.14 and 255.39 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 613.14 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/613.14 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 613.14 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 156,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,589.82/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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