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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 610.70 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 610.70 and 256.03 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 610.70 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/610.70 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 610.70 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 156,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,354.71/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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