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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 612.17 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 612.17 and 257.12 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 612.17 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/612.17 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 612.17 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 157,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,401.15/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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