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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 611.04 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 611.04 and 256.36 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 611.04 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/611.04 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 611.04 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 156,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,646.21/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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