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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 610.70 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 610.70 and 256.02 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 610.70 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/610.70 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 610.70 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 156,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,351.41/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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