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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 612.11 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 612.11 and 257.07 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 612.11 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/612.11 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 612.11 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 157,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,356.61/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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