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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.61 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.61 and 255.99 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.61 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.61 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.61 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 156,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,308.07/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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