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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 613.02 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 613.02 and 257.88 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 613.02 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/613.02 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 613.02 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 158,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,087.41/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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