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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 613.28 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 613.28 and 257.78 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 613.28 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/613.28 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 613.28 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 158,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,093.50/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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