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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.15, 610.15 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.15, 610.15 and 255.64 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.15 : 610.15 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.15/610.15 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.15x = 610.15 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.15x = 155,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,975.70/442.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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