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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 607.37 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 607.37 and 274.25 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 607.37 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/607.37 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 607.37 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 166,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,566.81/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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