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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 608.30 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 608.30 and 254.26 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 608.30 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/608.30 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 608.30 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 154,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,667.37/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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