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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.54, 612.23 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.54, 612.23 and 257.08 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.54 : 612.23 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.54/612.23 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.54x = 612.23 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.54x = 157,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,390.42/443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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