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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 613.18 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 613.18 and 257.82 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 613.18 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/613.18 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 613.18 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 158,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,090.07/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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