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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 611.86 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.45, 611.86 and 256.94 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.45 : 611.86 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.45/611.86 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.45x = 611.86 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.45x = 157,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,206.96/443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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