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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 610.04 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 610.04 and 255.60 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 610.04 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/610.04 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 610.04 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 155,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,926.22/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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