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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 612.52 and 257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 612.52 and 257.30 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 612.52 = 257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/612.52 = 257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 612.52 × 257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 157,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601.40/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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