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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 612.12 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 612.12 and 257.05 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 612.12 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/612.12 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 612.12 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 157,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,345.45/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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