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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 608.54 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 608.54 and 254.43 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 608.54 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/608.54 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 608.54 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 154,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,830.83/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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