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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 613.04 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 613.04 and 257.76 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 613.04 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/613.04 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 613.04 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 158,017.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,017.19/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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