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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 611.62 and 256.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 611.62 and 256.69 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 611.62 = 256.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/611.62 = 256.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 611.62 × 256.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 156,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,996.74/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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