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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 608.07 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 608.07 and 254.12 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 608.07 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/608.07 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 608.07 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 154,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,519.71/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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