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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 606.67 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 606.67 and 274.21 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 606.67 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/606.67 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 606.67 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 166,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,354.98/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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