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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 610.56 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 610.56 and 255.93 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 610.56 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/610.56 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 610.56 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 156,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,260.62/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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