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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 611.71 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 611.71 and 256.70 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 611.71 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/611.71 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 611.71 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 157,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,027.99/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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