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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.33, 613.18 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.33, 613.18 and 257.93 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.33 : 613.18 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.33/613.18 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.33x = 613.18 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.33x = 158,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,155.37/444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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