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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.42 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.42 and 256.62 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.42 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.42 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.42 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 156,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,901.32/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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