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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.41 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.41 and 256.57 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.41 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.41 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.41 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 156,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,869.46/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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