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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 614.21 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 614.21 and 258.52 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 614.21 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/614.21 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 614.21 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 158,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,785.57/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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