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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 610.00 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 610.00 and 255.56 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 610.00 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/610.00 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 610.00 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 155,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,887.91/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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