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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.25, 607.61 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.25, 607.61 and 274.52 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 607.61 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/607.61 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 607.61 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 166,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,799.88/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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