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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 612.52 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 612.52 and 257.39 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 612.52 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/612.52 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 612.52 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 157,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,656.52/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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