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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 610.11 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 610.11 and 255.52 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 610.11 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/610.11 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 610.11 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 155,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,895.31/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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