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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.11, 612.86 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.11, 612.86 and 257.67 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.11 : 612.86 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.11/612.86 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.11x = 612.86 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.11x = 157,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,914.35/444.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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