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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 607.94 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 607.94 and 254.05 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 607.94 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/607.94 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 607.94 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 154,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,446.27/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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