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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 614.37 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 614.37 and 258.75 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 614.37 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/614.37 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 614.37 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 158,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,969.02/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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