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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 613.26 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 613.26 and 257.97 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 613.26 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/613.26 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 613.26 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 158,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,204.98/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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