Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 611.86 and 256.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 443.45, 611.86 and 256.93 is: 354.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443.45 : 611.86 = 256.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443.45/611.86 = 256.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443.45x = 611.86 × 256.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443.45x = 157,205.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,205.19/443.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354.50
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