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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 611.63 and 256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 611.63 and 256.75 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 611.63 = 256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/611.63 = 256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 611.63 × 256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 157,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,036.00/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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