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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 607 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 607 and 274.14 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 607 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/607 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 607 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 166,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,402.98/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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