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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 613.07 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 613.07 and 257.70 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 613.07 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/613.07 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 613.07 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 157,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,986.85/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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