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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.54 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.54 and 257.72 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.54 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.54 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.54 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 158,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,894.69/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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