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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 615.22 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 615.22 and 259.28 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 615.22 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/615.22 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 615.22 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 159,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.24/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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