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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 607.56 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 607.56 and 274.51 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 607.56 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/607.56 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 607.56 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 166,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,781.03/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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