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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 613.02 and 257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 613.02 and 257.71 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 613.02 = 257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/613.02 = 257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 613.02 × 257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 157,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,981.38/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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