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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 607.88 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 607.88 and 254.01 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 607.88 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/607.88 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 607.88 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 154,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,405.44/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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