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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 664.09 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 664.09 and 257.75 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 664.09 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/664.09 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 664.09 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 171,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,169.20/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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