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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 608.05 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 608.05 and 254.14 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 608.05 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/608.05 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 608.05 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 154,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,529.83/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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