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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 611.88 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 611.88 and 256.85 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 611.88 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/611.88 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 611.88 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 157,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,157.36/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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