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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 608.20 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 608.20 and 254.36 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 608.20 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/608.20 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 608.20 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 154,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,701.75/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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