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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 607.44 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 607.44 and 274.32 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 607.44 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/607.44 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 607.44 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 166,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,632.94/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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