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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 608.30 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 608.30 and 251.74 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 608.30 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/608.30 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 608.30 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 153,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,133.93/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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