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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 610.59 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 610.59 and 256.01 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 610.59 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/610.59 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 610.59 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 156,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,314.09/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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