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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.20 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.20 and 258.56 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.20 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.20 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.20 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 158,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,807.55/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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