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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.93, 612.60 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.93, 612.60 and 257.41 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.93 : 612.60 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.93/612.60 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.93x = 612.60 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.93x = 157,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,690.61/443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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