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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 607.56 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 607.56 and 274.29 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 607.56 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/607.56 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 607.56 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 166,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,647.63/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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