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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 613.89 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 613.89 and 258.38 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 613.89 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/613.89 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 613.89 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 158,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,613.83/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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