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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 613.44 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 613.44 and 258.05 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 613.44 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/613.44 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 613.44 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 158,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,294.16/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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