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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 611.05 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 611.05 and 256.19 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 611.05 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/611.05 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 611.05 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 156,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,543.62/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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