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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.02, 611.35 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.02, 611.35 and 256.52 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.02 : 611.35 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.02/611.35 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.02x = 611.35 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.02x = 156,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,823.50/443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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