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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 613.84 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 613.84 and 258.28 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 613.84 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/613.84 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 613.84 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 158,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,542.60/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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