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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 613.14 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 613.14 and 257.88 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 613.14 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/613.14 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 613.14 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 158,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,116.54/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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