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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 611.10 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 611.10 and 256.31 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 611.10 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/611.10 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 611.10 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 156,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,627.99/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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