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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 612.63 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 612.63 and 257.47 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 612.63 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/612.63 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 612.63 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 157,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,734.61/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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