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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 610.19 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 610.19 and 255.57 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 610.19 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/610.19 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 610.19 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 155,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,942.69/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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