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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 611.70 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 611.70 and 256.82 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 611.70 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/611.70 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 611.70 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 157,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,092.45/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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