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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 611 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 611 and 256.32 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 611 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/611 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 611 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 156,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,611.52/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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