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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 607.05 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 607.05 and 274.14 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 607.05 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/607.05 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 607.05 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 166,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,416.69/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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