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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.16 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.16 and 258.54 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.16 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.16 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.16 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 158,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.93/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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