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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.93, 614.01 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.93, 614.01 and 258.35 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.93 : 614.01 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.93/614.01 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.93x = 614.01 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.93x = 158,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,632.11/444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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