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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 611.76 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 611.76 and 256.88 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 611.76 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/611.76 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 611.76 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 157,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,148.91/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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