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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.46 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.46 and 256.65 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.46 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.46 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.46 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 156,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,931.21/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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