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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 607.94 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 607.94 and 254.01 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 607.94 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/607.94 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 607.94 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 154,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,424.16/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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