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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 613.68 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 613.68 and 258.25 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 613.68 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/613.68 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 613.68 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 158,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,482.86/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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