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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.95 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.95 and 255.78 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.95 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.95 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.95 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 157,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,036.13/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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