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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 612.92 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 612.92 and 257.74 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 612.92 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/612.92 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 612.92 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 157,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,974.00/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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