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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.35, 610.56 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.35, 610.56 and 255.86 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.35 : 610.56 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.35/610.56 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.35x = 610.56 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.35x = 156,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,217.88/442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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