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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 611.33 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 611.33 and 256.53 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 611.33 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/611.33 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 611.33 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 156,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,823.20/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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