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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.41, 611.92 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.41, 611.92 and 256.92 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.41 : 611.92 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.41/611.92 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.41x = 611.92 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.41x = 157,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,214.49/443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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