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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 610.78 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 610.78 and 256.14 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 610.78 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/610.78 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 610.78 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 156,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,445.19/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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