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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 610.58 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 610.58 and 255.93 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 610.58 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/610.58 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 610.58 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 156,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,264.46/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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