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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 611 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 611 and 256.21 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 611 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/611 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 611 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 156,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,544.31/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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