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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.55 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.55 and 256.55 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.55 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.55 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.55 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 156,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,890.09/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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