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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.03, 614.12 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.03, 614.12 and 258.51 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 614.12 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/614.12 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 614.12 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 158,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,753.09/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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