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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 606.96 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 606.96 and 274.09 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 606.96 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/606.96 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 606.96 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 166,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,361.67/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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