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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 607.73 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 607.73 and 274.42 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 607.73 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/607.73 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 607.73 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 166,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,773.27/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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