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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 608.09 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 608.09 and 251.69 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 608.09 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/608.09 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 608.09 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 153,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,052.32/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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