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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 610.86 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 610.86 and 256.16 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 610.86 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/610.86 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 610.86 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 156,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,477.90/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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