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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 610.53 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 610.53 and 255.89 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 610.53 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/610.53 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 610.53 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 156,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,228.52/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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