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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 613.76 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 613.76 and 260.75 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 613.76 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/613.76 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 613.76 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 160,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,037.92/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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