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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.73, 613.69 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.73, 613.69 and 258.16 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.73 : 613.69 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.73/613.69 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.73x = 613.69 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.73x = 158,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,428.03/444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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