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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.30 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.30 and 256.57 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.30 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.30 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.30 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 156,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,838.91/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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