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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.61, 613.56 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.61, 613.56 and 258.12 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.61 : 613.56 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.61/613.56 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.61x = 613.56 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.61x = 158,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,369.04/444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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