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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 613.42 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 613.42 and 257.94 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 613.42 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/613.42 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 613.42 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 158,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,224.91/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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