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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 607.94 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 607.94 and 254.12 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 607.94 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/607.94 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 607.94 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 154,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,489.71/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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