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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 614.52 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 614.52 and 256.29 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 614.52 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/614.52 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 614.52 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 157,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,494.75/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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