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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 611.12 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 611.12 and 256.34 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 611.12 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/611.12 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 611.12 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 156,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,654.50/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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