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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.76 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.76 and 258.33 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.76 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.76 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.76 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 158,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,552.62/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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