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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 613.05 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 613.05 and 257.62 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 613.05 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/613.05 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 613.05 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 157,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,933.94/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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