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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 612.06 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 612.06 and 257.10 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 612.06 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/612.06 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 612.06 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 157,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,359.10/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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