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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 608.51 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 608.51 and 254.39 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 608.51 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/608.51 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 608.51 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 154,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,797.59/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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