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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 606.72 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 606.72 and 274.11 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 606.72 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/606.72 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 606.72 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 166,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,308.02/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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