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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 608.28 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 608.28 and 254.32 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 608.28 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/608.28 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 608.28 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 154,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,697.77/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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