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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 613.67 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 613.67 and 258.21 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 613.67 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/613.67 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 613.67 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 158,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,451.37/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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