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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 611.94 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 611.94 and 256.86 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 611.94 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/611.94 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 611.94 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 157,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,182.91/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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