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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 608.20 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 608.20 and 254.25 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 608.20 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/608.20 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 608.20 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 154,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,634.21/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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