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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.37, 613.22 and 257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.37, 613.22 and 257.89 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.37 : 613.22 = 257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.37/613.22 = 257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.37x = 613.22 × 257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.37x = 158,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,143.31/444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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