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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 612.78 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 612.78 and 257.52 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 612.78 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/612.78 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 612.78 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 157,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,803.11/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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