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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 610.08 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 610.08 and 255.59 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 610.08 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/610.08 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 610.08 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 155,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,927.30/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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