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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 611.09 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 611.09 and 256.22 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 611.09 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/611.09 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 611.09 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 156,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,575.65/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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