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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 610.66 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 610.66 and 256.03 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 610.66 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/610.66 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 610.66 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 156,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,342.95/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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