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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 612.15 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 612.15 and 256.98 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 612.15 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/612.15 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 612.15 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 157,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,310.31/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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