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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 607.20 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 607.20 and 274.30 is: 378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 607.20 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/607.20 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 607.20 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 166,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,554.96/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.65

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