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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.55, 613.55 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.55, 613.55 and 255.48 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.55 : 613.55 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.55/613.55 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.55x = 613.55 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.55x = 156,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,749.75/444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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