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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 611.85 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 611.85 and 256.92 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 611.85 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/611.85 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 611.85 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 157,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,196.50/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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