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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.33 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.33 and 259.35 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.33 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.33 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.33 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 159,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,585.84/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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