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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 610.02 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 610.02 and 255.53 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 610.02 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/610.02 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 610.02 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 155,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875.36/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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