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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.65, 608.08 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.65, 608.08 and 254.14 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.65 : 608.08 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.65/608.08 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.65x = 608.08 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.65x = 154,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,537.45/440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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