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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 662.71 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 662.71 and 256.78 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 662.71 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/662.71 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 662.71 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 170,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,170.67/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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