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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 612.40 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 612.40 and 257.28 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 612.40 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/612.40 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 612.40 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 157,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,558.27/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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