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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 611.13 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 611.13 and 256.34 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 611.13 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/611.13 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 611.13 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 156,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,657.06/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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