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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 612.05 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 612.05 and 257.01 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 612.05 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/612.05 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 612.05 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 157,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302.97/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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