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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 608.28 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 608.28 and 254.28 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 608.28 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/608.28 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 608.28 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 154,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,673.44/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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