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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 611.52 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 611.52 and 256.57 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 611.52 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/611.52 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 611.52 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 156,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,897.69/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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