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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 613.96 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 613.96 and 258.34 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 613.96 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/613.96 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 613.96 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 158,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,610.43/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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