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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.45, 610.59 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.45, 610.59 and 256 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.45 : 610.59 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.45/610.59 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.45x = 610.59 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.45x = 156,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,311.04/442.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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