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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.91, 613.96 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.91, 613.96 and 258.40 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.91 : 613.96 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.91/613.96 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.91x = 613.96 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.91x = 158,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,647.26/444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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