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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 606.72 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 606.72 and 273.99 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 606.72 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/606.72 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 606.72 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 166,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233.84/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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