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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.18 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.18 and 258.57 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.18 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.18 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.18 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 158,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,807.23/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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