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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 607.36 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 607.36 and 274.24 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 607.36 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/607.36 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 607.36 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 166,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,562.41/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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