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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 609.19 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 609.19 and 257.66 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 609.19 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/609.19 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 609.19 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 156,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,963.90/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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