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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 610.81 and 256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 610.81 and 256.13 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 610.81 = 256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/610.81 = 256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 610.81 × 256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 156,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,446.77/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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