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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 607.02 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 607.02 and 274.05 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 607.02 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/607.02 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 607.02 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 166,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,353.83/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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