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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 608.00 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 608.00 and 254.00 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 608.00 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/608.00 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 608.00 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 154,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,432.25/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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