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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 612.88 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 612.88 and 257.52 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 612.88 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/612.88 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 612.88 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 157,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,828.86/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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