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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 606.96 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 606.96 and 274.15 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 606.96 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/606.96 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 606.96 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 166,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,398.08/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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