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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 608.31 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 608.31 and 254.33 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 608.31 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/608.31 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 608.31 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 154,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,708.44/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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