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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 608.57 and 254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 608.57 and 254.41 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 608.57 = 254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/608.57 = 254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 608.57 × 254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 154,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,825.41/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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