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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 608.08 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 608.08 and 254.22 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 608.08 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/608.08 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 608.08 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 154,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,586.10/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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