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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 608 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 608 and 254.12 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 608 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/608 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 608 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 154,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,504.96/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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