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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 611.71 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 611.71 and 256.82 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 611.71 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/611.71 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 611.71 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 157,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,095.66/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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