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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 613.33 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 613.33 and 258.03 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 613.33 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/613.33 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 613.33 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 158,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,257.54/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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