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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 612.66 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 612.66 and 257.46 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 612.66 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/612.66 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 612.66 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 157,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,737.56/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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