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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 608.41 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 608.41 and 254.37 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 608.41 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/608.41 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 608.41 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 154,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,761.25/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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