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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 607.28 and 274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 607.28 and 274.43 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 607.28 = 274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/607.28 = 274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 607.28 × 274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 166,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,651.44/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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