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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 607.46 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 607.46 and 274.32 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 607.46 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/607.46 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 607.46 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 166,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,637.06/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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