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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 613.35 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 613.35 and 258.01 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 613.35 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/613.35 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 613.35 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 158,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,247.37/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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