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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 610.30 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 610.30 and 255.76 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 610.30 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/610.30 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 610.30 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 156,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,090.33/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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