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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 611.16 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 611.16 and 256.42 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 611.16 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/611.16 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 611.16 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 156,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,713.65/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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