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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 607.38 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 607.38 and 274.24 is: 378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 607.38 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/607.38 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 607.38 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 166,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,567.62/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.61

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