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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.87, 611.17 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.87, 611.17 and 256.37 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.87 : 611.17 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.87/611.17 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.87x = 611.17 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.87x = 156,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,682.60/442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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