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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 613.15 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 613.15 and 257.80 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 613.15 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/613.15 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 613.15 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 158,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,070.07/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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