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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 609.96 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 609.96 and 255.56 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 609.96 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/609.96 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 609.96 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 155,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,879.29/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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