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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 611.75 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 611.75 and 256.83 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 611.75 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/611.75 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 611.75 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 157,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,114.13/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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