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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 606.79 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 606.79 and 274.02 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 606.79 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/606.79 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 606.79 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 166,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,270.66/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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