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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 610.14 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 610.14 and 255.65 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 610.14 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/610.14 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 610.14 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 155,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,980.77/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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