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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 608.06 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 608.06 and 254.09 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 608.06 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/608.06 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 608.06 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 154,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,504.12/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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