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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 607.20 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 607.20 and 274.02 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 607.20 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/607.20 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 607.20 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 166,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,386.19/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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