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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 613.03 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 613.03 and 257.76 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 613.03 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/613.03 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 613.03 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 158,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,014.61/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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