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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 610.18 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 610.18 and 255.65 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 610.18 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/610.18 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 610.18 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 155,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988.83/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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