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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 613.51 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 613.51 and 258.17 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 613.51 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/613.51 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 613.51 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 158,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,386.16/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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