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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 611.61 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 611.61 and 256.73 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 611.61 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/611.61 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 611.61 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 157,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,018.64/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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