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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.33, 610.43 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.33, 610.43 and 255.83 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.33 : 610.43 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.33/610.43 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.33x = 610.43 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.33x = 156,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,161.98/442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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