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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 607.19 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 607.19 and 274.03 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 607.19 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/607.19 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 607.19 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 166,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,387.44/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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