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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.33, 611.94 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.33, 611.94 and 257.00 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.33 : 611.94 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.33/611.94 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.33x = 611.94 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.33x = 157,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,269.15/443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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