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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 608.18 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 608.18 and 254.12 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 608.18 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/608.18 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 608.18 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 154,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,550.70/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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