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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 611.18 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 611.18 and 256.37 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 611.18 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/611.18 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 611.18 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 156,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,685.41/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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