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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 611.97 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 611.97 and 257.01 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 611.97 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/611.97 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 611.97 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 157,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282.41/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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