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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 613.05 and 257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 613.05 and 257.77 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 613.05 = 257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/613.05 = 257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 613.05 × 257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 158,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,024.37/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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