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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.99, 611.20 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.99, 611.20 and 256.48 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.99 : 611.20 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.99/611.20 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.99x = 611.20 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.99x = 156,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,760.58/442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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