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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 610.95 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 610.95 and 256.19 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 610.95 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/610.95 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 610.95 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 156,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,519.28/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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