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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.19, 613.01 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.19, 613.01 and 257.68 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.19 : 613.01 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.19/613.01 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.19x = 613.01 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.19x = 157,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,960.42/444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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